<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/20073111/togethermode.gif/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="900" height="594" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/20073111/togethermode.gif/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>   </figcaption> </figure> <p>Microsoft launched Teams' Together Mode during the pandemic to give the illusion of a bunch of people sitting in a conference room together, even if they were really sitting at home without pants on. But times have changed, and it's now being retired in favor of a more simplified Teams experience. The feature used AI to cut your head and shoulds out, and place you in a virtual space with others in the meeting. It could definitely feel gimmicky - especially when you'd tap co-workers on the shoulder, or give virtual high fives - but it did limit visual distractions.</p> <p>The changes are being rolled out gradually, but as they are, the Together Mo …</p> <p>Read the full story at The Verge.</p></div>

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<p>Microsoft is retiring Teams' Together Mode, a feature launched during the pandemic that created a virtual conference room experience. The decision reflects a shift towards a more simplified Teams experience. The feature, which used AI to place users in a virtual space, will be phased out gradually.</p>

- Microsoft is retiring Teams' Together Mode, originally launched during the pandemic for virtual meetings.  
- The feature utilized AI to create a conference room illusion, though it often felt gimmicky with interactions like virtual high fives.  
- The updates aim to simplify the Teams experience while minimizing visual distractions in remote meetings.

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Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode